Romania→Germany
Romania to Germany
Do I need a visa for Germany?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa or an electronic travel authorisation to enter Germany for a tourist stay. One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days, and this tourist permission does not allow paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You may enter Germany on this route with either a valid Romanian passport or a valid Romanian national identity card. A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry and will not be sufficient at the border.
Are vaccinations required for Germany?
No vaccinations are mandatory to enter Germany for this route. Public health authorities and the WHO encourage polio vaccination for certain long-term residents and visitors; consider this recommendation if it is relevant to your situation.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
A single entry permits a stay of up to 90 days for tourism. This tourist entry does not allow paid work or study. The source provides no additional procedures for extending this short tourist stay and no penalties are stated here.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 need only the accepted travel documents (passport or national identity card); no parental-consent letter or extra paperwork is required for minors on this tourist route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Medical travel insurance is a condition of entry to Germany on this route. It is recommended to have either an appropriate private travel health insurance policy or a European Health Insurance Card to ensure access to necessary medical care during your stay.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a national ID instead of a passport?
Romanian citizens may use either a valid passport or a valid national identity card to enter Germany on this tourist route. A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry.
Are any vaccines required?
No vaccinations are mandatory to enter Germany. Public health authorities and the WHO encourage polio vaccination for certain long-term residents and visitors; consider that recommendation if it applies to you.
Will I need to prove I have enough money for my trip?
You will not be asked to show proof of funds or bank statements on this route; proof of funds is not required for entry as a tourist.
Do I have to complete an arrival form or register on arrival?
There is no arrival registration or entry card required on arrival for tourists on this route.
What do I do if my passport is lost or stolen while in Germany?
If your travel document is lost or stolen, you should first report it to the local police and then contact the Romanian embassy or consulate for help obtaining a travel document to return to Romania.
Where can I get consular help in Germany?
Romanian consular representation in Germany includes an embassy in Berlin and consulates-general in Bonn, Munich and Stuttgart; their contact details and emergency numbers are listed on the embassy pages and may help with consular assistance.
Can the embassy issue a travel document if I have no passport?
If you no longer hold a travel document, the consular section of the Romanian Embassy in Berlin or the Consulates-General in Munich, Stuttgart and Bonn can issue a travel document for return to Romania.
What additional documents do children need?
Travellers under 18 need only the accepted travel documents (a passport or national identity card); no additional parental consent or notarised paperwork is required for minors on this route.
What documents will border control check at entry?
Carry your passport or national identity card as the primary document; a driving licence or a temporary passport will not be accepted by German authorities for border crossing on this route.
What type of insurance should I arrange?
You should arrange travel medical insurance before departure; the embassy guidance states medical insurance is mandatory for entry and recommends having either a health insurance policy or the European Health Insurance Card for access to necessary care.
Can I apply for a visa or travel permit on the embassy website?
The Romanian Embassy’s website and the eConsulat portal are provided for consular information and emergency contact; they are not an application route for entry permissions, since none is required for this tourist trip.
Where do I get the visa?
No application for entry permission is required before travel; you travel with your passport or national identity card and the entry is granted on arrival. For consular help while in Germany, the Romanian Embassy in Berlin and the Consulates-General in Bonn, Munich and Stuttgart can be contacted; their websites and emergency numbers are listed on the embassy pages for Romania.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your travel document
Any one of these is accepted: passport or ID card.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Germany — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
Open the guide
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